6x2 information?

UPS and FED-EX seem to be able to get along just fine with a single drive axle, don't see it being a big issue for an OTR truck at all. I had thought of going with a single drive and making the rear a "lift" axle, but doing some vocational work and off-road stuff, I chose against it. But if I was pulling a van trailer, I'd be all over it. The fuel savings alone would pay for the conversion

 

Good thinking, you can't preach to the deaf....................

 

At least fit a dumb valve to tag axle or you will be in trouble.

 

i converted my truck two years ago to this setup. drive on rear , lift able front. in cab dump for front . no problems . better fuel mileage , lower tolls when light , less tire wear , lighter , less mechanical drag , less stuff to go wrong. i would do it again in a heartbeat. best mod i have made to my truck. johnny

 

6x2 are popular in UK, but they use ECAS that helps traction automaticly, rises and lowers tag axel and do all this stuff really well
With manual tag ore pusher control things are not so good, especially in wintertime when you can get in stuck easily

 

The company I drive for run 6x4's and 6x2's of the same model truck and often on the same work, the 6x2's have in general a 1mpg advantage, 6x2's have better traction on ice as long as the lift axle is at the rear, center lifts are useless in slippery conditions cos of weight distribution but on soft ground u need a 6x4! Don't be afraid of a 6x2 rear lift, they are lighter on fuel and have no disadvantage on ice or snow

 

Usually drivers are not so smart)))) LOL

I vote for tag axel, pusher, so popular in UK gives you less traction help then risen tag axe. But it depends on fifth wheel position.

 

A tandem axle is rated at at least 100,000 pounds gvw. while the s23-070 is rated at only 70,000. Why not go with something rated at 100,000 pounds where if you choose you can operate at 80,000lbs. and not wear out your diff.